Guldspaden is an annual Swedish journalism award for investigative journalism.
Dating from 1991, it is awarded by the non-profit organization Föreningen Grävande Journalister (Swedish Association of Investigative Journalism which is part of Global Investigative Journalism Network).
Prizes are awarded to the country’s best investigative reporters.
The prize includes a spade statue in bronze designed and created by sculptor and artist Mats Lodén. [1] [2] [3] [4]
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